QuoteAye, you would knowOriginally Posted by Peadar
I'd nearly say the odds are as short as 9/7
Watch this space.
I'd nearly say the odds are as short as 9/7
Watch this space.
Have Boot Disk, will travel
Aye, you would knowI'd nearly say the odds are as short as 9/7
Watch this space.
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I'm not serious, I'm just thinking back to last season when Roddy decided to leave Dublin City as they had no chance of staying up to join Rovers who were one place above them!!!!!Are you serious
Catch yourself on! Roddy Collins won't ever be manager of Finn Harps!
Lightening to strike twice??
roddy for harps campaign starts here
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Trips to Belfield don't exactly have me jumping for joy either. Hole.
I think that the large core of Rovers fans who have stuck by them over the last couple of years will still turn up if they drop down a division to be honest. Don't think relegation will be the biggest disaster for them, could be a blessing in disguise really.
agree with thatguy, relegation could be to rovers advantage long term
If Rovers survive past July 15 ( end of Examinership period) there is a possiblity of a return to the Santry Siro. My sources tell me that the 400 Club have already met with Fingal County Council on this issue.
SOCCER DIGEST : Rovers' squad on the market
Friday July 1st 2005
SHAMROCK ROVERS will this morning put their entire squad on the transfer list in a desperate attempt to ensure the club's continued existence. Manager Roddy Collins has been told that he must slash his weekly budget of €23,000 by almost half.
The decision was made by court-appointed examiner Neil Hughes in consultation with the club's steering committee.
"The decision was made because saving Shamrock Rovers Football Club is much more important than saving Shamrock Rovers football team," said Collins. "But, it's frustrating because I had to work so hard to convince players like Pat McCourt and Jason Gavin to sign for Rovers.
"It is a change from a few weeks ago when I was going to buy (Northern Ireland international) Gary Hamilton. Now, I have to get some kids in."
Collins added: "We're going to have to cut our budget in half and that means we'll be operating off a smaller budget than the top three clubs in the first division.
"We're looking at relegation. At this moment in time, I cannot see any other future for us. But we'll never give up and we'll give it a go."
Who will be sold remains to be seen, though it is known that Derry City and Motherwell are interested in McCourt, while Gavin has attracted interest from Hartlepool and on-loan defender Brian McGovern could be on his way to Newry Town.
Rovers are also likely to receive offers for a number of other players but they know that securing decent transfer fees will be difficult, particularly as rival clubs know how desperate Rovers will be to get players off the wage bill.
Collins has asked chief scout Stephen Fennell to mark his card about potential signings from intermediate and schoolboys football. "Stephen is going to be the most important person on our staff now because we're going to have to get in a lot of kids," said the manager.
While Collins goes about rebuilding his side, Hughes will continue his efforts to find a new investor before the July 19 deadline.
The 400 Club, which is currently bankrolling the club, is the only candidate to publicly state its interest and their representatives are currently in talks with Ray Wilson, son of club president Jack, about teaming up to take over the club.
The transfer window opens today and a number of clubs have already agreed deals.
Longford Town have taken Alan Cawley on loan from Shelbourne, who have also allowed David Tyrell join Bray Wanderers on loan. Kevin Doherty may join Tyrell in Bray, having ended his loan spell at Waterford United, as Shels look to add David Worrell of Plymouth and former Waterford manager Alan Reynolds to their squad.
Waterford captain John Frost is currently in talks with St Pat's, while George O'Callaghan is likely to sign an extended contract with Cork despite Drogheda's bid.
Owen Cowzer
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A few things....
1) What fookin shít value he got for the €23,000 a week - it's not like he was doing much better with that budget...
2) What knob ends the previous board were for allowing a budget like that in the first place
If you attack me with stupidity, I'll be forced to defend myself with sarcasm.
23k ?????
Collins should be sacked for having one of the most expensive wage-bills in the league and still bottom of the table.
Always look on the bright side of life
Macy
2) easy, they didnt, they budgetted for about 15K and just ignored their responsibility to pay tax... W@NKERS
cant sack staff during examinership....
shels wage bill net €35k a week.
The examiner can terminate ANY contracts.
not because the manager isnt performing on the pitch
True. The High Court judge made it clear we had to have an interim ground where we werent paying rent to our rivals. So its santry next season. It'll be better this time with the change of season and they have a new pitch.
Should be never forgotten that the sole reason we are in this mess is because of the previous regime. Incredibly they decided to go full time even though the debts were approaching 2m
McCourt is in contract til end of year so hopefully we can pick up a few bob for him.
Rovers v Derry live on setanta this day 2 weeks.
KOH
Just have to say good luck to Rovers and hopefully well have McCourtTrue. The High Court judge made it clear we had to have an interim ground where we werent paying rent to our rivals. So its santry next season. It'll be better this time with the change of season and they have a new pitch.
Should be never forgotten that the sole reason we are in this mess is because of the previous regime. Incredibly they decided to go full time even though the debts were approaching 2m
McCourt is in contract til end of year so hopefully we can pick up a few bob for him.
Rovers v Derry live on setanta this day 2 weeks.
KOHAnd well IMO we should glady pay a small amount for his services
Again what is up with TV not leaving Dublin
where have you heard that?shels wage bill net €35k a week.
John Delaney!! GET OUT!!!
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